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Rules Committee circles a large set of bills for the calendar and approves the motion unanimously
Summary
After members exercised two 'picks' each for priority consideration, the chair circled a package of bills (including items returned from the previous day) and a motion to approve the list carried unanimously; the committee recessed for lunch and adjourned.
After a lengthy presentation of dozens of bills, committee members took turns exercising two picks to prioritize measures for the calendar. The chair then read a long list of bills — including items returned from yesterday — and said he would 'circle them all' as the chairman's privilege. The chair said: "I've got a motion from Senator Albers. I've got a second from Senator Kauser. Is there any further discussion?" The chair then called for a voice/hand vote and stated "Motion carries unanimous." The chair announced lunch arrangements and adjourned the meeting.
The action to circle the bills is a procedural step to package items for later consideration on the floor; the committee did not take roll‑call votes on individual bills during the meeting.
